Hammersmith Bridge to get a long-term cycle lane

The long running saga over repairs to the Hammersmith Bridge took an unexpected turn when the Department for Transport approved funding for a new semi-permanent cycle lane across the bridge.Since the bridge closed to road traffic five years ago, cyclists are (supposed) to dismount and walk their bikes across the bridge in a shared space with pedestrians.
Due to delays in repair works caused when the bridge was hit by a boat last December, Hammersmith and Fulham council was able to install a temp